(June 30, 2015) – The Rainbow Warrior is back for one last race.
Jeff Gordon announced Tuesday on CBS This Morning that the iconic rainbow paint scheme would return for the Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, race in Bristol, Tenn.
The four-time NASCAR champ said fans have wanted to see the car return during his last racing season.
“Ever since it was announced this year was my final season, the fans have been vocal on social media wanting us to run it again,” Gordon said. “Thanks to Axalta for allowing that to happen.”
The design originally appeared on Gordon’s No. 24 DuPont car (DuPont has since rebranded as Axalta). He won three of his four NASCAR championships with the rainbow paint scheme. He’s also had good luck at “The Last Great Colosseum” in Bristol, Tenn., winning four of his five races in the colorful rainbow-colored car.
Gordon hasn’t raced in the rainbow car since 2004.
The #Rainbow24 is sharp! Be sure to give @AxaltaRacing a follow & thank them. Info -> http://t.co/3ypdmvk09W. #Team24 pic.twitter.com/F3N7GDcyqe
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) June 30, 2015
It's back! The @AxaltaRacing #Rainbow24 will run under the lights! Info & photos -> http://t.co/3ypdmvk09W. #Team24 pic.twitter.com/wviy4GJFu5
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) June 30, 2015
The fans have spoken! #Rainbow24 is back @BMSupdates night race. Thanks to @AxaltaRacing for making this happen.
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) June 30, 2015
